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Simulation for Signaling Pathway of MAPK Hypotonic Shock (MAPK Hypotonic Shock의 Signaling Pathway에 대한 시뮬레이션)

  • Jo, Mi-Kyung;Seo, Jeong-Man;Park, Hyun-Seok
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.175-182
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    • 2009
  • We extracted protein signal delivery path from protein interaction data, using location information and weight of protein. We obtained the protein interaction data by experimenting in two-hybrid system using Yeast. We simulated function's data of Hypotonic Shock comparing to signal delivery path provided in KEGG from the results. We measured process running period as well. In future, this research can be key to discover the origin of various genetic diseases and develop treatment.

Development of communcation signal interference removal module between High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Devices using CAN communication (CAN 통신을 이용한 고강도 집속 초음파 디바이스간의 통신 신호 간섭 제거 모듈 개발)

  • Park, Jong-Cheol;Lee, Jin-Wook;Kim, Min-Sung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.463-465
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    • 2022
  • The high-intensity focused ultrasound device intermittently operates abnormally due to communication signal interference between the devices during use due to the high frequency radiated during the skin treatment procedure. Communication interference between multi-frequency ultrasound devices can be reduced through CAN communication controller and transceiver design, firmware S/W program and CAN communication module development.

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Laser-Induced Plasma Spectroscopy Measurement on Surface Roughness in Surface Treatment of Titanium Alloys (티타늄 합금의 표면 처리에 있어 표면 거칠기에 대한 레이저 유도 플라즈마 분광분석법 측정 적용 연구)

  • Kim, Ji-Hun;Kim, Joohan
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2020
  • In this study, the surface changes of titanium alloy using laser surface treatment and the surface analysis using laser-induced plasma spectroscopy were carried out. The laser surface treatment induced changes in surface roughness and the diffusion of atmospheric elements. Excessive melting or less melting caused roughness changes, but when moderate levels of energy were applied, a smoother surface could be obtained than the initial surface. In the process, the diffusion of atmospheric elements took place. To analyze the diffusion of atmospheric elements with respect to surface morphology, the surfaces were re-shaped with grinding. In this experimental conditions, the effect of plasma formation by surface roughness was identified. Compensated plasma signals for the material properties were obtained and analysed by removing the background plasma signal.

Concomitant EGFR Inhibitors Combined with Radiation for Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma

  • Zheng, De-Jie;Yu, Guo-Hua;Gao, Jian-Feng;Gu, Jun-Dong
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.14 no.8
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    • pp.4485-4494
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    • 2013
  • Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is considered to be one of the key driver genes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Several clinical trials have shown great promise of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in the first-line treatment of NSCLC. Many advances have been made in the understanding of EGFR signal transduction network and the interaction between EGFR and tumor microenvironment in mediating cancer survival and development. The concomitant targeted therapy and radiation is a new strategy in the treatment of NSCLC. A number of preclinical studies have demonstrated synergistic anti-tumor activity in the combination of EGFR inhibitors and radiotherapy in vitro and in vivo. In the present review, we discuss the rationale of the combination of EGFR inhibitors and radiotherapy in the treatment of NSCLC.

Nitric Oxide Plays an Important Role in β-Aminobutyric Acid-Induced Resistance to Botrytis cinerea in Tomato Plants

  • Li, Rui;Sheng, Jiping;Shen, Lin
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.121-132
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    • 2020
  • β-Aminobutyric acid (BABA) has consistently been reported to enhance plant immunity. However, the specific mechanisms and downstream components that mediate this resistance are not yet agreed upon. Nitric oxide (NO) is an important signal molecule involved in a diverse range of physiological processes, and whether NO is involved in BABA-induced resistance is interesting. In this study, treatment with BABA significantly increased NO accumulation and reduced the sensitivity to Botrytis cinerea in tomato plants. BABA treatment reduced physical signs of infection and increased both the transcription of key defense marker genes and the activity of defensive enzymes. Interestingly, compared to treatment with BABA alone, treatment with BABA plus cPTIO (NO specific scavenger) not only significantly reduced NO accumulation, but also increased disease incidence and lesion area. These results suggest that NO accumulation plays an important role in BABA-induced resistance against B. cinerea in tomato plants.

Heat Treatment for Improvement of Hardness Uniformity of Standard Hardness Blocks (경도 기준편의 경도 균일성 향상을 위한 열처리)

  • Hahn, J.H.;Hwang, N.M.;Kim, J.J.;Moon, H.G.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Heat Treatment
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.33-37
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    • 1989
  • In order to improve hardness uniformity of standard-hardness blocks. experimental procedure was designed using Taguchi Method. For this purpose the following factors were studied: austenitizing temperature, tempering condition, grinding condition, subzero treatment, lapping time, $15{\mu}m$ polishing time, final polishing time. These factors were processed and then ten hardness values were measured on each specimen. SN (signal to noise) ratio for each condition was calculated with standard variations of these values. Finally, from the calculated value of ANOVA on SN ratios, the lapping time was found to be the main factor Better uniformity with longer lapping time implies that residual stress that was formed after quenching is a dominent parameter that affects on the uniformity of hardness. Therefore, step-quenching method was adapted to minimize the residual stress. By this modification of quenching procedure, the hardness uniformity was improved remarkably and the yield ratio was increased from 55% to 88%.

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Virtual Environment Update System for Mental Illness Telemedicine System (정신질환 원격진료를 위한 가상환경 업데이트 시스템)

  • Beack Seung-Hwa;Peak Seung-Eun;Kim Dong-Wan;Ryu Jong-Hyun
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers D
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    • v.54 no.3
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    • pp.206-214
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    • 2005
  • In these days the virtual reality technology has been applied to treat such an anxiety disorders. And also a medical doctor can diagnose the patient in distance with the telemedicine system. In this thesis, an telemedicine assistant system for treatment of acrophobia using biomedical signals and virtual reality technique is proposed. I made two virtual reality simulations for treatment of acrophobia and telemedicine system for communication between doctor and patient using personal computer. Multimedia conference service, online questionary, signal transfer system are needed to configure such system. Virtual reality simulation system that composed of position sensor, head mount display, and audio system, is also included in this telemedicine system. I added virtual environment update system to this virtual reality telemedicine system for treatment of acrophobia. With this virtual environment update system, the doctors can change virtual reality simulation stage based on the status of each patient and symptom of phobia. We will apply this system to the acrophobia patient in distance and be able to offer better medical treatment for mental illness in near future.

The study of Design Surface Treatment Obtained Metal Color in Magnesium Alloy

  • Lee, Jung Soon;Lee, Hee Myoung
    • Applied Science and Convergence Technology
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.21-25
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    • 2017
  • The shape of the reflection spectrum is complex and appears to overlap with several signals, because the surface state is uneven due to the natural oxide film, so that the spectrum becomes a complicated signal shape divided into regions 1 and 2 due to diffuse reflection. On the other hand, it is seen that the reflection spectrum after PEO surface treatment is overlapped with several signals. In addition, the reflectance of the energy band varies from 1.32 to 1.46 eV. Usually, the MgO-type oxide film was observed at an energy band of ~4.2 eV. The thickness of the oxide film was increased as the DC voltage was increased by the thin film thickness meter (QuaNix; 7500M) after Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (; PEO) surface treatment. This is because the higher the DC voltage, the easier the binding of the $OH^-$ ions in the solution solution and the $Mg^+$ ions of the magnesium alloy. An important part of the bonding of ordinary ions is the energy source (plasma) which can promote bonding. However, when a certain threshold voltage or more is applied, the material is adversely affected. The oxide film of the surface may be destroyed without increasing the thickness of the oxide film, that is, whitening of the material may occur.

Analysis of Relationship between Tomato Growth, Vital Response, and Plant-induced Electrical Signal in a Plastic Greenhouse due to Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Treatment (플라스틱 온실 내 이산화탄소 시비에 따른 토마토 생육과 생체 반응 및 Plant-induced Electrical Signal 간 관계 분석)

  • Hee Woong Goo;Gyu Won Lee;Wook Jin Song;Do Hyeon Kim;Hyun Jun Park;Kyoung Sub Park
    • Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.484-491
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    • 2023
  • Tomatoes in greenhouse are a widely cultivated horticultural crop worldwide, accounting for high production and production value. When greenhouse ventilation is minimized during low temperature periods, CO2 enrichment is often used to increase tomato photosynthetic rate and yield. Plant-induced electrical signal (PIES) can be used as a technology to monitor changes in the biological response of crops due to environmental changes by using the principle of measuring the resistance value, or impedance, within the crop. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between tomato growth data, vital response, and PIES resulting from CO2 enrichment in greenhouse tomatoes. The growth of tomato treated with CO2 enrichment in the morning was significantly better in all items except stem diameter compared to the control, and PIES values were also higher. The growth of tomato continuously applied with CO2 was better in the treatment groups than control, and there was no significant difference in chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis. However, PIES and SPAD values were higher in the CO2 treatment group than control. CO2 enrichment have a direct relationship with PIES, growth increased, and transpiration increased due to the increased leaf area, resulting in increased water absorption, which appears to be reflected in PIES, which measures vascular impedance. Through this, this study suggests that PIES can be used to monitor crops due to environmental changes, and that PIES is a useful method for non-destructively and continuously monitoring changes of crops.

RELATIVE SIGNAL INTENSITY OF RETRODISCAL TISSUE IN MRI, AND SYNOVIAL FLUID CONCENTRATION OF INTERLEUKIN-6, MMP-2 AND MMP-9 IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER (악관절질환에서 MRI 상 관절원판 후조직의 상대적 신호강도와 관절액의 Interleukin-6, MMP-2 및 MMP-9 농도)

  • Lee, Sang-Hwa;Choie, Mok-Kyun
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.399-408
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    • 2005
  • In the progression of the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder(TMD), not only deformation and perforation of disc occur. But also fibrotic adhesion and inflammatory changes to the retrodiscal tissue can be seen in addition to the condylar degenerative change (e.g. osteoarthritis). However, the correct diagnosis,?planning for appropriate treatment, and prediction of prognosis are limited, because there are no means to stage the progression of the disorder. In this study relative signal intensity of retrodiscal tissue in MRI and the synovial fluid concentration of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, and Interleukin-6(IL-6) in the 23 temporomandibular joints(TMJ), from 17 patients with TMD were evaluated as a possible diagnostic marker. The relative signal intensity of retrodiscal tissue was referenced to brain gray matter with same region of interest(ROI) size. The concentrations of MMP-2, MMP-9, and IL-6 were evaluated by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The collected data were compared with condylar degenerative change, joint effusion and disc position observed in MRI. The relative signal intensity of the retrodiscal tissue was increased significantly when degenerative changes were present. In addition, there was significantly high signal intensity in the presence of a disc displaced without reduction. The concentration of IL-6 was significantly increased when condylar degenerative change was no observed. And there were no changes in the levels of IL-6 according to disc position and joint effusion measurement. Moreover, there were no significant relevance between the concentration of total MMP-2 and active MMP-9 in synovial fluid, relative to degenerative changes in the mandibular condyle, to joint effusion, and to disc position observed on MRI images. In conclusion, the relative signal intensity of the retrodiscal tissue can be regarded as a mean of diagnosing the procession of TMD in a non-invasive manner. But more additional studies are required for the levels of MMP-2. MMP-9, and IL-6 to determine their potentials as a diagnostic marker for TMD.